The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-11

The Doctors Exchange International Tafy
and the Congress Adjourns Sine Die.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-The final session Of
the Ninth international Medical Congress was
called to order by President Davis at $50 this
morning. Many of the American members had
already left the city for their homes, and the at
tendance was consequently not so large usual
The secretary general read by titles alone sew
eral resolutions passed by sections and referred
to the congress.
DR.. Grailey Hewitt, of London, arose and said
that he was requested, on the part of the foreign
members Of this congress, to express IN few
words the sense which was entertained by them
Of this congress and of the efforts which had
been made by the executive committee for the
furtherance Of the objects of this great meeting.
and to convey to them the grateful thanks of
the foreign members for the attention bestowed
upon them, and the grateful appreciation which
has attended their efforts. He desired, also. to
express their sense OF the hospitality and the
kindness and attention which they had
ceived, both in public and In characterization
which would make their visit TO Washington a
source of qualification and happy memories in
the future. As a more formal expression he
begged to propose the following resolution:
Resolved, the part of the foreign visitors and
the President of the United States best thanks for
his presence at the of the inauguration of
this congress- We desire to express to the executive
committee of the congress- particularly to Dr. Henry
II. smith DR.. John B. Hamilton DIR. A. Y. P. Gar
eiaton of the efforts they have made for the efcient
organization and working of the congress. which have
resulted in great success We would convey
thanks to the citizens of Washington for the
kind hospitality. both public and private, we have
ceved during pleasant visit to their beautiful
city.
DIR. Hewitts remarks and resolutions were
loudly applauded
0f art;p in
his thanks for the kindness he and other MEM
bers of the congress had received. and their
qualification at the success of the congress. He
had come here with some doubts. These were
all removed, and the great success Of this
gross would secure it high rank among the
medicaFcon crosses that have been held. 1t had
victors at Olympic games plates of gold.
They could not record the names of their
tainers, and the only means of expression for
their sentiments was by q vote of thanks.
When DR.. Martin sat down. DR.. Landolt of
PARIS rose from his place the stage, and. ad-
dressing the chair, spoke in French: 81 have
been commissioned" ne said, ito express to the
President oe the United States sentiments
of profound gratitude Although feeling that
am unable TO find words proper for the occasion,
l accepted the honor, since the gratitude that
springs from the heart has no need of eloQuence
TO make 1t understood"
When the applause that this sentiment pro-
duced had subsidized, Dr. Landolt proceeded, say
ing: "Mr. President and gentlemen, have
already assisted at series of international con-
crosses. We have been well received every
whsre. Tho countries of Europe have rivaled
each other in their zeal to make stay with
them in their most beautiful cities a pleasant
event. but IL has not often been our lot TO
che chief of the state mingle in person among
ms and take part in our labors The President
of this great Republic came among to speak
to Us. Co welcome with his sympathetic voice.
He invited us to his own home and gave to each
Of us hearty grasp of the hand, significant of
his most cordial hospitality. The sanction given
by President Cleveland to congress has
TO m
ital Returning to our hearths, will preserve
the most grateful and respectful remembrance
of the President of the Republic, and we say to
tho whole world that the United States, already
SO favored. possesses above everything a chief
who directs them surely in the way of progress
and prosperity.
AT the close of Dr. Landolt's speech Edmund
Owen arose and made a speech which was vo-
ciferously npplauded. His reference to Mrs
Cleveland seemed to meet with especially hearty
favor He said he desired TO second Dr. Hewitts
resolution. He thought he was admirably quail
flied to discourse American politics. as he was
entirely ignorant of the subject. In science
happy" he said, Ito have visited the United
States during the presidency of Mr.. Cleveland"
other day. and a very intelligent man. if he voted
for Mr.. Cleveland, and the American said no.
Then he asked the American If he were satisfied
now, and the laconic answer was, Guess am
this meeting, are satisfied say. guess
are great man like the President might
have found something else to occupy his atten-
ton, say in the White noun tains, about this
time of the year; he might have been driven
away by the DOCTORS but instead of that he
NAMED here TO welcome them. When you are
In our country We love to hear You say, I'VE ad
mire your Queen We say TO you with all
truth, we admire. We love your Queen. her
beauty and grace"
The resolutions we're adopted.
Dr. Davis made the closing address, and de-
clared the congress adjourned sine die.
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